Elvis Facts:
Born a twin in 1935. His twin brother didn't survive birth.
His parents bought him his first guitar at age 11.
Elvis was heavily influenced by gospel and blues music.
Spent most of the 1960's as a movie star, recording music and albums to support each film.
By the end of his career, had recorded 711 songs.
Music Video: Jailhouse Rock, Released as a single in 1957 US #1 hit for seven weeks in the fall of 1957, and a UK #1 hit for three weeks early in 1958
Born a twin in 1935. His twin brother didn't survive birth.
His parents bought him his first guitar at age 11.
Elvis was heavily influenced by gospel and blues music.
Spent most of the 1960's as a movie star, recording music and albums to support each film.
By the end of his career, had recorded 711 songs.
Music Video: Jailhouse Rock, Released as a single in 1957
US #1 hit for seven weeks in the fall of 1957, and a UK #1 hit for three weeks early in 1958
The song as recorded by Elvis Presley is #67 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time
Quick Biography of Elvis Presley
Elvis is drafted into the US Army
Elvis is asked questions after his return to music, at the end of his movie career in 1970.
The Death of Elvis - 1977
Music Video - Heartbreak Hotel, Live 1956 and 1968
Actor Martin Sheen on Elvis Presley
Keith Richard, Lead Guitarist of the Rolling Stones on Elvis Presley.
Elvis's Musical Influences:
Bo Diddley
Fats Domino
Chuck Berry (Contemporary)
Music Video - Suspicious Minds, 1970